The nameRegis
Regis is a French name of a missionary saint. It was a top 650 American name in 1917.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Regis comes from the Latin rex, regis, "king".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Saint John Francis Regis was a Jesuit missionary in southern France in the 17th century. In the United States Regis reached 601st place in 1917.
Famous people named Regis
- Regis Philbin, television host
Popularity of the name Regis
Regis in the United States
Regis was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 886 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Regis. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1917. Half of all babies named Regis in the United States were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Regis in France
Regis was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 17,110 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Regis. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Regis in France were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Regis mean?
Regis comes from the Latin rex, regis, "king".
What is the origin of the name Regis?
French, from Latin.
Is Regis a girl's or a boy's name?
Regis is a boy's name. In the United States, 6% of the babies named Regis are girls.
How popular is the name Regis?
In 2024, Regis was the 7344th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
Who are famous people named Regis?
Regis Philbin, television host.